State reopening guidance impacts City facilities and services

The City of Lenexa is following the guidelines of Kansas Governor Laura Kelly’s Ad Astra: A Plan to Reopen Kansas, which is strongly recommended by Johnson County. Lenexa Parks & Recreation will reopen facilities and resume some programs and events in limited capacities starting June 1, at the earliest.

Park shelters are available on a first-come, first-served basis, unless they are already reserved. Shelter reservations begin on the first business day in January for each calendar year. For availability, call 913.477.7100.

Rent a shelter

To rent a shelter, you must do so in person at the Lenexa Rec Center, 17201 W. 87th St. Pkwy. 8 a.m to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.

You will be asked to pay applicable fees (see below) and sign a rental contract.

The resident rate applies to residents and businesses who pay Lenexa property taxes. If you would like to qualify for the resident rate, please bring a valid driver’s license or a photo ID and current utility bill in your name.

Rental times

We offer shelter reservations in the following time blocks:

Half day: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Half day: 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Full day: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Rental fees

When you rent a shelter, you are reserving the use of the shelter and its amenities only. This includes tables, grills, cement pad and fire pit. Playgrounds, open areas, courts and parking lots remain open to be used by other park guests.

Special event permit

A Special Event Permit will be required for events that need more space than the shelter area can provide, e.g. walk-a-thons, large private events, etc. LPRD must approve the Special Event Permit, and an additional fee may apply.
Special Event Permit Application

Please adhere to the parking lot capacity when you are planning larger events.

Alcohol policy

Shelter alcohol permits are $25 and only apply to beer and wine.

You must be the renter and at least 21 years old.

The permit will cover all guests at the shelter.

You must complete a Shelter Alcohol Permit application when you make your reservation.

If you are having 250 or more guests at one time and would like beer and/or wine at your event, you are required to have an off-duty Lenexa police officer on duty.

Alcohol is prohibited at Craig Crossing Park.

Other policies

Restrooms: Our park restrooms are open from mid-April through the end of October, depending on freezing temperatures. From November through mid-April, you will have access to portable toilets (exception: Matt Taylor Park). We unlock restrooms starting at 5 a.m. and lock them starting at 9 p.m.

Electricity Outlets: Maximum of 20 amps for the entire shelter. If too many items are plugged in and the breaker is tripped, issue will not be resolved until the next business day. Please rely on batteries and generators when exceeding 20 amps.

Lights: Shelter lights will turn on automatically at 6 PM unless it is still light out. The timer will be overridden if it’s still light out and lights will not turn on until it is dark enough. Lights will not turn on before 6 PM. Guests are welcome to bring LED lanterns (no flames).

Decorations are allowed as long as they are tied with twine or zip ties. Nails, staples, screws, cellophane, Command hooks, or any other adhesive material are prohibited.

Following your event, please make sure your shelter is clean and cleared of trash on the tables and ground. Please remove all decorations. Our staff will empty the trash and clean the grills after your event.

If you need to cancel your reservation, you must email parksandrec@lenexa.com at least 31 days before, or you will forfeit your fees.

We do not give refunds due to inclement weather. However, you can move your reservation date if a new date is available.